Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Vocabulary and Readiness Check - Page 763: 10

Answer

$\frac{1}{4}$

Work Step by Step

To make the expression, $z^2+z$ a perfect square trinomial, we would have to add half of the coefficient of the b term squared to the expression. ($\frac{1}{2}\cdot 1)^2=(\frac{1}{2})^2=\frac{1}{4}$ $z^2+z+\frac{1}{4}$
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